7-Day Black Leopard Northern Circuit Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Drive from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve

Your safari begins when you are picked up at your Nairobi Hotel /Residence at 6:30 Am. You will drive to Samburu with a stopover at Nanyuki. On arrival, enjoy an enroute game drive, stopping to take photos of the landscape and wildlife. You'll check in and later enjoy lunch overlooking the waterhole in front of the lodge.

Afternoon at 4:00 Pm head out for a drive searching for the Special 5 animals plus elephant herds, lions, and leopards.
Dinner will be enjoyed at 8:00 pm, followed by drinks and entertainment. Later, you'll have an overnight stay at the camp.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain)

Wildlife in Samburu NR

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning & Afternoon Game Viewing Drives

Today, you'll head out at 6:00 Am for a morning drive and watch the Sunrise as you search for the leopard, cheetah, and lions. You'll take photos of the landscape and breathtaking views of the Ewaso Ngiro River. You'll head back to camp for breakfast, followed by swimming and relaxation.

After lunch, you will head out for an afternoon game drive to search for animals not previously seen.

Main Destination:

Samburu National Reserve

Accommodation:

Samburu Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Samburu NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive From Samburu to Laikipia Plateau

Today, after breakfast, you will check out and enjoy a morning game drive. You'll depart Samburu and drive to Laikipia, where you will arrive at your camp for lunch and check in. In the afternoon, you'll head out for a game viewing drive searching for the big cats, elephants, buffaloes among others. If you are lucky, you will spot the famous black leopard.

You'll head back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Laikipia Plateau

Best Time To Visit July to September (Little rain)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Laikipia Plateau

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

ZebraAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Laikipia Plateau

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Morning & Afternoon Game Drives

Early morning, you'll get into the black leopard private vehicle and share an amazing experience with other guests searching for the leopards and other cats. If lucky, witness a kill or the cats feeding. You'll enjoy a bush breakfast followed by relaxation, either taking a massage or indulging in spa treatments.

You will enjoy lunch and later proceed for a guided walking safari, getting up close with the wildlife. You'll enjoy an afternoon drive tracking the wild dogs and other predators.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Laikipia Plateau

Accommodation:

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Laikipia Plateau

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Leisure

Today, we let you design your itinerary from the list of activities that include shared game drives, early night drives, walking, wild dog tracking, fly-camping, fishing, mountain biking, and bush meals. All meals and selected drinks are available and will be scheduled as per the itinerary.

Main Destination:

Laikipia Plateau

Accommodation:

Laikipia Wilderness Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Laikipia Plateau

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Drive from Laikipia to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

You will have a sunrise game drive early morning, searching for the black leopard and other cats, before having a bush breakfast. You'll check out and drive to Ol Pejeta to arrive for lunch. You'll check in and spend time relaxing before heading out for activities.
You'll begin with a tour of the chimpanzee, followed by a visit to the Last Remaining Northern white rhinos. You'll get a chance to see Baraka, the blind rhino, as well. You'll proceed for a game drive searching for more wildlife. At sunset, you will drive back to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry season)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

Accommodation:

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sunrise Game Drive and Drive Back to Nairobi

You'll have a last game drive early morning, followed by breakfast. You will check out and bid goodbye to the North by making a stopover at the Equator spot for photos. You'll drive to Nairobi with an optional lunch stopover. On arrival, you will be dropped off at your Nairobi residence.

Main Destination:

Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.